The 2026 Arnold Classic, in Columbus, OH, promises to be one of the most impactful bodybuilding shows of all time, with astonishing prize money, rising stars and exciting new routes to the Olympia finals. With this in mind, M&F looks at five quick facts that chart the historic importance of the Arnold within the competitive […]
Chris Bumstead is one of the most successful bodybuilders to ever grace the boards and between 2019 and 2024 he racked up six consecutive wins in The Olympia’s Classic Physique category, a feat that made him an absolute icon before hanging up the weight belt in 2024. In a recent Instagram reelCbum has been thinking […]
Before selfie sticks and mood lighting, the gym was a place where you could hop on any lift one hundred percent without worrying about likes or subscribers. Luckily the cameras were still rolling, because Ronnie Coleman recently shared one of the most retro clips you’ll ever see, weighing in at 495 pounds and putting on […]
In episode 273 of The Threat Podcast, Dennis James was joined by Chris Cormier, Milos Sarcev and special guest Shahriar “King” Kamali, who explained why his development in the world of bodybuilding was never derailed by negative voices. The current era of bodybuilding is all about an impeccable appearance on social media, where peace and […]
In episode 272 of The Threat Podcast, Dennis James was joined by Chris Cormier, Milos Sarcev and special guest John Hansen, who explained the big change he had to make as an adult bodybuilder to win a Masters trophy. Who is John Hansen? Hansen has been bodybuilding since 1979, placing first in the 1998 and […]
The bodybuilding world was dealt another tragic blow this week after learning that prolific bodybuilder Jason Lowe passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 38. Jason Lowe was a respected figure from Florida who trained and competed throughout the state for more than a decade. “From the information I had, he was […]
On Episode 268 of “The Menace Podcast,” class was in session when host Dennis James and Milos “The Mind” Sarcev asked Chris “The Real Deal” Cormier to explain one of his favorite arm-building workouts. IFBB Pro legend Chris Cormier began his bodybuilding career in 1987, winning the teen division of the NPC California Championships and […]
On episode 267 of ‘The Menace Podcast’ host Dennis James wanted to get to the bottom of a controversial image that regular guest Chris Cormier shared on his Instagram account, depicting himself in a Godfather-style pose with four-time Olympia Women’s Physique champion Sarah Villegas behind him. What caught people’s attention was the fact that a […]
Fans who attend bodybuilding shows like Olympia are there for more than just competitions. They hope to meet their favorite fitness celebrities. One of the most popular figures at the 2025 Olympia World Fitness Expo was Granny Guns, who was stopped quite often for photos, hearing stories and inspiring fans who have followed her meteoric […]
In Episode 266 of The Threat Podcast, host Dennis James and his regular guests Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond were joined by 2025 Mr. Olympia, Derek Lunsford, who opened up about the recent PMMA rumors and his ‘panic attack’ in Las Vegas. Derek Lunsford may seem bulletproof as the 212 Olympia champion turned two-time Mr. […]